The COVID-19 FAQ was last updated on June 26, 2020 to include updates on: LTSA Remote Witnessing Not allowing consumers access where they have symptoms or have been exposed to COVID-19 As appropriate continuing offering virtual services FINTRAC ID Tenant occupied properties – vacant possession Liability order Questions have been renumbered, as questions that are …
Over the past several months, we’ve been sharing stories about the many REALTORS® across BC who are supporting their communities through the COVID-19 pandemic. For now, this will be the last post in the COVID-19 Community Care series. “A huge thanks to our fantastic agents, to Trinity Church and to the people of Kelowna, West Kelowna …
After hearing from strata corporations, owners and other stakeholders – including REALTORS® – for several months, on June 23 the BC Government introduced legislative changes to help address the high costs of strata insurance. Strong advocacy work by BCREA and the real estate boards has resulted in BCREA being named as a contributor in the …
On June 24, the BC Government made it possible to evict residential tenants for reasons other than non-payment of rent. That means real estate transactions that require vacant possession can now proceed. Landlords with existing orders for eviction can take them to the courts beginning July 2, 2020, for enforcement and can enforce a writ …
Last updated: June 25, 2020 BCREA has created this dedicated page to help real estate boards and REALTORS® access resources related to real estate practice and the COVID-19 crisis. We will provide new information and resources as they become available. In addition to uploading new content here, we will send out email updates to all …
Over the past several months, we’ve been sharing stories about the many Realtors across BC who are supporting their communities through the COVID-19 pandemic. “In true Dexter fashion, our winning agents chose to forego personal awards and gifts this year in favor of a donation on their behalf to the Resilience Without Barriers Fund. This fund …
Over the past several months, we’ve been sharing stories about the many Realtors across BC who are supporting their communities through the COVID-19 pandemic. “We chose to support our local Share Family & Community Services as they run the local food bank. COVID-19 has drastically impacted food bank donations and they need help to support those …
With Phase 2 of BC’s Restart Plan underway, REALTORS® may encounter concerns or criticism from consumers, especially online. In the latest episode of Open House by BCREA: Returning to Work and Risks to REALTOR® Reputation, Ari Indyk, VP Crisis and Risk at Edelman, provides advice on mitigating and responding to consumer concerns as we navigate …
Over the coming weeks, BCREA will share stories about the many REALTORS® across BC who are supporting their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Sotheby’s International Realty Canada, Victoria office, is proud to support our community with our “5 Ways You Can Have a Positive Impact on Your Community in a Trying Time” campaign, posted boldly in …
By Ellen Baragon, Guest Contributor The federal government’s Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) could assist brokers who, for various reasons, have not been able to take advantage of other programs such as the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA). The $1 billion fund was launched in May to support small to medium businesses struggling to recover …